Synopsis
Describes the fascinating wonders of our prenatal origins as we prepare to take on the challenges of independent life. The author answers such questions as:
* How does the fetus start the birth process?
* Why does the fetus make breathing movements?
* What are the functions of the placenta, our only true throw-away organ?
* How does maternal lifestyle affect the fetus?
* How does the fetus tell the time?
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About the Author
Peter Nathanielsz holds three doctorates from Cambridge University, PhD, MD and ScD. He has taught at Cambridge University in England, and the University of California. He is James Law Professor of Reproductive Medicine at Cornell University.
Trained as an obstetrician, his research into the mysteries of life in the womb and the mechanisms of birth has been recognized by Fellowship ad eundem of the Royal College of Obstetricians in England. He has lectured at many Universities and Medical Schools throughout the world. In 1998 he presented a series of lectures in Europe as a Fulbright Distinguished Scholar.
Dr. Nathanielsz has developed a reputation as a communicator of science to high school students and general audiences in Japan, Australia, New Zealand, England, Holland, German, France, Scandinavia, Spain and Italy.
His work has been featured on British, American, and Canadian television and radio and extensively covered by national and international newspapers and magazines such as The Economist, American Scientist, Discover Magazine.
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